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Ursa, IL

Illinois · Lewis County

Ursa is a small town in Illinois with a population of 596. Residents earn $60,625 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
596 Population 864/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $30,166 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $188,901 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $842/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,625
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $151,100
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $842
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Ursa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population596
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$30,166
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$308M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$842
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$188,901
Housing Units262
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking15.3%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation592 ft (180 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries4

Is Ursa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ursa receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Ursa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ursa is $60,625, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ursa is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ursa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ursa has a population of 596 with a density of 864 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

596
Total Population
864
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Ursa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ursa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ursa is $60,625, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Ursa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,625
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,166
Avg Weekly Wage$833
IRS Avg AGI$58,729

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)246
County GDP$308M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare30
Retail27
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,957
44% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ursa is $151,100, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $842 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,901.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,100
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$188,901

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$842
28% below US avg
Rent Burden41.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.3%
Housing Units262
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,957
44% below US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Ursa, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ursa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Primary Care1:5,000
Dentists1:9,891
Mental Health1:2,454
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death9,061/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access29.8%
Healthcare Facilities30
Ursa has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density864/sq mi
Coordinates40.0742°N, 91.3724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLewis County County
County FIPS29111
Ursa is located in Lewis County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.1-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19.5%

Winner: Republican by 60.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density864/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi
CountyLewis County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities30
Restaurants14
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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